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A photograph of a temple-like hall where a long-haired figure in an orange saffron garment, with a rudraksha-style mala, extends their hands to take a gold ornate ritual object from a devotee, while a silver-coloured tray sits in front. Around them several men stand closely: a man in a green checked shirt, a man in a red shirt, an older man in a white striped shirt with a moustache, and a man in a pink shirt. A shaved-headed man in orange robes is in the lower right foreground. Behind them are framed black-and-white portraits on the wall and a corrugated roof, with a decorated shrine visible at the right edge. The long-haired figure in saffron with a mala has distinctive presentation cues, so this is an appearance-based probable candidate for the page subject.

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A photograph taken indoors under a corrugated metal roof with exposed trusses and fluorescent tubes. A man with long, swept-back black hair and a bare upper body wears an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala, and is accepting a ceremonial offering. Beside him, a man in an orange robe holds a silver plate of offerings. Around them, several men in white, pink and red shirts stand close, one holding a golden trident-shaped object, and devotees are visible in the background near a decorated altar with framed portraits and colourful hangings.2010-11-03A photograph inside a covered pavilion with a metal roof and exposed rafters. A figure in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala and long, swept-back dark hair leans forward to hand a gold ceremonial object, a ritual implement with a handle, to a man in a pink shirt and white shirt. Several devotees in white and pink shirts and a checked shirt crowd around, reaching toward the offering. In the lower right, a monastic in an orange robe with a shaved head holds a silver tray with a folded paper or offering.2010-11-03A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a covered hall with a metal roof truss. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, and holds a tall ornate golden ritual staff over a wooden tray. A man in a white shirt stands at left with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a bald man in white stands at right edge. A man in a white and red-marked shirt with a forehead tilak and glasses stands behind them, and a cameraman is visible behind the central figure. A silver offering tray sits at the bottom of the frame. Swamiji (probable): the central figure with long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala is a candidate for Swamiji, and the appearance is consistent with the page description.2010-11-01A photograph of an indoor ashram gathering under a corrugated metal roof with exposed steel trusses and a ceiling fan. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over bare shoulders and multiple rudraksha malas, holds a small ornate golden trident-like staff toward a bearded man in a green and black checked shirt. To the left, a young man in a teal shirt holds his hands together in namaskar. Behind them, a man in a pink shirt and others stand near a metal railing. On the right, a shaven-headed man in an orange robe with a mala watches. Framed portraits hang on the wall behind, and a tray of small offerings sits at the lower right. a person is the central figure with long swept-back hair and saffron shawl, distributing a sacred object to devotees.2010-11-03A photograph of a public darshan at an open-sided shed with a corrugated metal roof. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless wrap and a rudraksha mala holds a gold ceremonial rod toward a devotee in a plaid shirt, who has palms joined. Behind a metal barrier, onlookers in white shirts and teal clothing watch, and a cameraman films. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a silver tray.2010-11-03October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a dark rudraksha mala, bare-chested, placing his right palm on the head of a middle-aged man in a khaki-striped shirt at an outdoor canopy event. Several devotees with folded hands stand behind a metal barricade, and an orange-robed attendant with a shaved head stands at the right foreground beside a silver vessel. The man receiving the blessing wears a tan striped shirt, and a golden ritual pot is held near the barricade. The setting is a corrugated metal roof tent with a crowd in the background. The saffron-clad man is.2010-10-30A photograph of a public event indoors under a corrugated metal roof with exposed steel trusses. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and an orange-and-maroon cloth, with a rudraksha mala across his chest, smiles while a devotee in a white shirt reaches toward him. An attendant in orange robes holds a silver tray with offerings. Other people in white and striped shirts and children stand around, with a banner and orange fabric in the background. a person: the long swept hair, orange cloth, and rudraksha mala are visible cues, and the page says he is present. Several people are visible, including partially visible figures at the edges.2010-11-07A photograph of a blessing scene under a corrugated metal roof with exposed trusses. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala around his neck, places his right hand on the head of a man in a mustard-yellow shirt, who bows with eyes closed. The blessing figure holds a long golden ceremonial staff. Around them, devotees in striped shirts stand close, one with palms pressed together in namaskar at the left edge, and a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands at the right. Silver-coloured trays or vessels are visible at the bottom edge. The page identifies the figure as Swamiji, and his appearance shows long swept-back hair, saffron cloth and rudraksha beads, so the candidate is probable. Several people are visible, counted at roughly six to twenty.2010-10-30A photograph of a devotee receiving a blessing at an indoor event. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and an orange saffron wrap raises one hand in blessing while holding a gold ceremonial staff over a wooden tray of offerings. Beside him a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray. On the left, a man in a white striped shirt stands with palms pressed together, and a man in white with a forehead tilak is behind him. Cameras and onlookers are visible in the background.2010-11-01October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesNovember 02 20102010-11-02